14 | 2. Advanced Menu
Hyper-Threading
This item enables or disables Hyper-Threading. Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized
for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-
Threading Technology).
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
AES
This item enables or disables AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
SATA and RST Configuration
The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of SATA devices. There is a sub-menu for each
SATA device. Select a device and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu for detailed options.
SATA Controller(s)
This item enables or disables Serial ATA Device.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
SATA Mode Selection
This item determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
Options: AHCI (Default) / Intel RST Premium With Optane System Acceleration
SMART Self Test
This item runs SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
SATA Hot Plug
This item Designates SATA port as Hot Pluggable.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode
This item allows you select Hybrid Storage Detection and Configuration Mode.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Dynamic Configuration for Hybrid Storage Enable
